Already time for another front bumper respray

mousitch · 03-30-2014, 05:55 PM

I cant help it and I try so hard to be careful. Damn fangs. $500 to fix and paint plus about $70 for those damn clips that I always break when removing. pain in the ass.

1SerieStud · 03-30-2014, 06:14 PM

How many times have you had it repaired/resprayed?

twosbrs · 03-30-2014, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mousitch

I cant help it and I try so hard to be careful. Damn fangs. $500 to fix and paint plus about $70 for those damn clips that I always break when removing. pain in the ass.

Try this: http://www.curb-alert.com/

elerner61 · 03-31-2014, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twosbrs

Try this: http://www.curb-alert.com/

I've been looking for something just like Curb Alert....but not for $150. For that much dough I'll just have to keep on being careful. I've thought about using a cheap-Ebay back up sensing unit and just wire it to a momentary power switch. Thought about it...done nothing about it.

jdoublehcubed · 03-31-2014, 02:19 PM

if you're not doing a clear bra, then the next respray is just a matter of time.

BJoe · 03-31-2014, 02:47 PM

Do you know a company that sales the clear bra for this specific front bumper? Or link suggestions?

1SerieStud · 03-31-2014, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BJoe

Do you know a company that sales the clear bra for this specific front bumper? Or link suggestions?

Xpel - their Ultimate film is a self healing film which I have had on many of my previous cars. Since my M coupe already came with a few rock chips and blemishes I'm skipping on the bra…but if I ever repaint, bra is going on the car.

XMetal · 03-31-2014, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twosbrs

Try this: http://www.curb-alert.com/

I don't think we have issues with curbs (parking blocks) as much as coming/going into/out of steep driveways...so this device wouldn't help

BJoe · 03-31-2014, 05:31 PM

Has anyone tried the following product on ebay? Comparison?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/60-x72-Clear...66d638&vxp=mtr

Shipkiller · 03-31-2014, 06:03 PM

You get what you pay for......

I can tell you that the 3M Invisashield Clearbra is the most cost effective way to keep your paint pristine. No rock chips or scratches on the front end. This even after 25+ track weekends over the last three years....

KevinC · 03-31-2014, 11:35 PM

I'm lucky, I got my knackered-up fang fixed for $100 a few years ago. The guy who does all the lease turn-in touchups for the local (huge) BMW dealer does private work for dirt cheap. $100 included r&r'ing the bumper, sanding/filling the fang, and respraying in a paint booth with proper Interlagos blue paint. I about crapped when he quoted me only $100. And the work was impeccable.

3002 tii · 04-01-2014, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdoublehcubed

if you're not doing a clear bra, then the next respray is just a matter of time.

True but clear bra wouldn't really help with fangs or any damage resulting from bottoming out. It's more for rock chips.

M-Power M3 · 04-01-2014, 10:19 AM

Another reason I love my bags. Resprayed the front once installed a lip, drive 400 miles a week and still perfect. When I got the car though the previous owner beat the crap out of the front bumper and under tray. Comes with the territory with long nose sports cars.

03-30-2014, 05:55 PM	#1
mousitch Dark Sider 129 Rep 1,779 Posts Drives: 2008 Space Gray Z4MC Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Missouri iTrader: (11) Garage List 2008 Z4M Coupe [7.50]	Already time for another front bumper respray I cant help it and I try so hard to be careful. Damn fangs. $500 to fix and paint plus about $70 for those damn clips that I always break when removing. pain in the ass. __________________ [URL=http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/153/071jt.jpg/] 2008 Space Grey M Coupe-Euro headers-RPI Scoop-Gruppe M CAI-Eisenmann Race Cans-RE X-pipe-ECU Remap with O2 and EGT delete-H&R Sport springs-Zeck CDV delete-Stock Gloss black powder coated wheels-LED Tekarbon Angel Eyes Project-Michelin Super Sports-Hardwired Uniden R7-H&R front and rear spacers-Alarm module added-stereo amp recoded to vert spec settings
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

03-30-2014, 06:14 PM	#2
1SerieStud Brigadier General 183 Rep 3,939 Posts Drives: '11 VO 1M (498 of 740) Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Jacksonville, FL iTrader: (11)	How many times have you had it repaired/resprayed?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-31-2014, 02:19 PM	#5
jdoublehcubed Mechanical Engineer 96 Rep 1,025 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4MR, Imola Red Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Anaheim, CA iTrader: (1)	if you're not doing a clear bra, then the next respray is just a matter of time.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-31-2014, 02:47 PM	#6
BJoe Enlisted Member 1 Rep 32 Posts Drives: E85 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Nebraska iTrader: (0)	Do you know a company that sales the clear bra for this specific front bumper? Or link suggestions?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-31-2014, 05:31 PM	#9
BJoe Enlisted Member 1 Rep 32 Posts Drives: E85 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Nebraska iTrader: (0)	Has anyone tried the following product on ebay? Comparison? http://www.ebay.com/itm/60-x72-Clear...66d638&vxp=mtr
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-31-2014, 06:03 PM	#10
Shipkiller Colonel 187 Rep 2,138 Posts Drives: Me Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Virginia Beach iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW Z4M Coupe [8.50] 2003 BMW Z4 Roadster [8.33]	You get what you pay for...... I can tell you that the 3M Invisashield Clearbra is the most cost effective way to keep your paint pristine. No rock chips or scratches on the front end. This even after 25+ track weekends over the last three years....
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-31-2014, 11:35 PM	#11
KevinC your average JAMF 3094 Rep 4,092 Posts Drives: '21 M2 Comp, '19 Golf R Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cochise County, AZ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 VW Golf R [0.00] 2021 BMW M2 Competi ... [0.00]	I'm lucky, I got my knackered-up fang fixed for $100 a few years ago. The guy who does all the lease turn-in touchups for the local (huge) BMW dealer does private work for dirt cheap. $100 included r&r'ing the bumper, sanding/filling the fang, and respraying in a paint booth with proper Interlagos blue paint. I about crapped when he quoted me only $100. And the work was impeccable. __________________ '21 M2 Comp '19 Golf R
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-01-2014, 10:19 AM	#13
M-Power M3 Retrograde 18 Rep 390 Posts Drives: Bagged Z4 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Central Coast iTrader: (0)	Another reason I love my bags. Resprayed the front once installed a lip, drive 400 miles a week and still perfect. When I got the car though the previous owner beat the crap out of the front bumper and under tray. Comes with the territory with long nose sports cars. __________________ Bagged e85 Z4 \| www.ogretrograde.com Bagged TT 225Q SOLD - e46 M3 SOLD - W202 SOLD - e46 325i SOLD
	Appreciate 0 Quote